1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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Recent Examples of buckle
Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
This is accomplished with a more casual ankle-length height, a softly rounded toe and a far more discerning metal buckle detail.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Over-Fussing with the Menu Southerners can be guilty of always assuming there needs to be a table buckling under the weight of food, but there is no need to overthink the menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
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Verb
With its sleek magnetic buckle, plush fleece liner, and removable ear pads, the Owen Spherical stands out as a safe, stylish, and exceptionally comfortable choice for all-day wear.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
This is accomplished with a more casual ankle-length height, a softly rounded toe and a far more discerning metal buckle detail.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
And then there was the Hornets defense, a stretch but don’t buckle unit.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Over-Fussing with the Menu Southerners can be guilty of always assuming there needs to be a table buckling under the weight of food, but there is no need to overthink the menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
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Paul Taylor What the data says Forest’s Champions League push collapsed last season after wasteful finishing, and that profligacy has carried over into the new campaign.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after their conversation, Forrest learned Phoenix had collapsed and was seizing on the sidewalk outside of the nightclub.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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At times, the division has created toxicity in the overall community, making some hardcore fans feel the need to devote their energy to just one act above all else.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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The aging Airy had devoted his observatory to stellar measurements that now produced trifling improvements to navigation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Charged particles originating from the corona surge into the gap but are soon snared by two great magnetic loops—the Van Allen Radiation Belts—that usually keep them from Earth’s surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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That's how solar rain forms in loops that are suddenly heated, like during flares.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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Since posting, Watt’s video has gone viral, even catching the attention of the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which thanked her for capturing the magic and shared her clip to help promote next year’s event.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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To be safe, test the oil on a small patch of skin before applying it to larger areas of your body or your face.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wear red sweats and apply red face makeup.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But its main goal is to bring viewers into the CNN fold who are interested in the latest news on trending topics, and not necessarily on time slots or talent.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Determined to stitch together an integrated HBO Stephen King–verse, Welcome to Derry folds in a young Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), the Overlook’s telepathic cook from The Shining, and even name-checks Shawshank Prison as part of its expanding mythology.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hamida gives Kammo food, material necessities, and, perhaps most critically, affection.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, clear every last bit of residue out by giving the disposal a final rinse.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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China has long laid claim to the island and acting on those claims could lead to a spiral where Washington and Beijing come to blows over the issue—and nuclear use would remain a terrifying possibility.—
Lyle Goldstein,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stella’s undoing wasn’t a spiral contained to Season 4, though.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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